The Irish Times Poetry Now Award is an annual literary prize that recognizes outstanding poetry published in the previous year. It aims to celebrate the work of both established and emerging poets in Ireland. The award is open to collections written in English and is judged by a panel of literary experts. Winners of the award receive a monetary prize and gain significant recognition in the literary community. The award not only highlights the importance of poetry in Irish culture but also encourages readers to engage with contemporary poetic voices.